EDF! EDF! EDF! Just shouting out this simple phrase brings back fond memories of Earth Defense Force 2017, and now I’m pumped to share more details about the launch of Earth Defense Force 2025 in February of next year. In particular, what fans can expect from some of the upcoming weapon packs that will be available via pre-order or DLC.

We’ve been on tour with Earth Defense Force 2025 for the last few months, showing off all its awesome features at events like E3, PAX Prime, and New York Comic-Con. Fans continuously ask us if the DLC from Japan will be available in North America and Europe. And I can proudly say “yes!” We’ll make sure all content from Japan makes it over here at some point, and we’ll have more details on all of that in the near future.

In the meantime, we’re pleased to announce that customers at GameStop can start pre-ordering Earth Defense Force 2025 tomorrow, and will receive a special Weapons Pack for free.

Available exclusively to customers at GameStop is the Air Raider Weapons Pack, featuring:

Pure Decoy Launcher (Setsu) — a weapon that distracts the enemy by discharging a large balloon that takes the shape of an attractive female, but the enemies will meet their fate when the balloon unexpectedly self destructs, destroying everything in its vicinity.

The BMO3 Vegalta Gold — a limited edition, gold-coated model that will reflect radar waves and has a combat burner to throw flames. Players will also be able to take flight for short periods of time with it equipped.

We have plans to include additional Weapons Packs that will be available via pre-order or DLC, and will include the packs below. We’ll be sure to have more details on where exactly to find these packs, soon!

The Fencer Weapons Pack

Ifrit — A cannon that launches rockets that will separate and disperse over the sea. Each rocket is equipped with multiple incendiary bombs that will ignite upon contact, causing massive damage.

Blood Storm — A powerful cannon that will separate midair and rain down on the enemy’s head and inflict damage on an entire area.

The Wing Diver Weapons Pack

Reflectron Laser — A special laser that fires in two directions and can even shoot through narrow passageways. It’s an effective weapon with giant insects, as it can maximize range without obstruction.

Gleipnir — This super weapon silently discharges balls of energy with the ability to launch continuous attacks. Only Wing Divers can use this weapon, as it requires the Psionic Link.

The Ranger Weapons Pack

Volatile Napalm — A military grade discharge device that sets everything ablaze and damages the target and surrounding areas.

Pure Decoy Launcher (Mian) — a weapon that distracts the enemy by discharging a large balloon that takes the shape of an attractive female, but the enemies will meet their fate when the balloon unexpectedly self destructs, destroying everything in its vicinity.

Earth Defense Force 2025 will be available in February 2014, and we have fun plans leading up to the launch. Earth Defense Force 2025 stays true to what you liked most about Earth Defense Force 2017, but now features more than 700 weapons, dozens more missions, four-player online multiplayer (for the first time on console), high-powered vehicles, and numerous upgrades that you’ll need to see to believe.

Come on over to our Facebook, as we have a great community of fans that share wonderful ideas, and we plan to do some cool reveals on there in the future. I can’t wait to share more about EDF with all of you on PlayStation.Blog as we get closer to launch.

As long as it’s like 2017 instead of Insect Armageddon, I’m freaking excited. 2017 was insane fun with tons of different enemies, tons of missions and tons of different scenery. Insect Armageddon had…cities…and spiders….and…about 20 weapons per class?

Those worried about this game because of Insect Armageddon, don’t worry! I.A. was made by a Western developer, but 2025 is made by Sandlot, the original Japanese studio that made 2017 and the older games in the series!

I REALLY wish this preorder bonus wasn’t exclusive to Gamestop. I use Amazon for all of my game purchases because GS in my area is horrible. I’ll still be preordering on Amazon, I can live without the DLC or might pick it up later. Please consider other retailers in the future!

This is only the first announcement for DLC. GameStop features the Air Raider, but you’ll see the other DLC’s popping up at other retailers, so stay tuned!
Just note, all the DLC in Japan will eventually be available in Western territories.
And of course EDF! EDF! EDF!

are they kidding? PS3? My ps4 will be here soon. With no backwards compatibility.
I wish Sony would explain whether stuff like this will be on Gaikai, and it cost a stupid amount of money.
Sony has already proven that they have ZERO desire whatsoever to go all digital. With new PS4 digital games selling at the FULL price of 60$. How does that make sense in ANY universe. PC games sell for 10$ cheaper. Why wouldn’t console digital games. Give us ONE reason why we shouldn’t buy physical copies, beat them, and sell them for 75% of the price we paid.
You are doing things right on the Vita. Great sales. prices that almost make sense on new games. I am 95% all digital on the vita and 95% all physical on my ps3 and it will be the same on the ps4.

PLEASE please PLEASE give us a Robot Alchemic Drive sequel or remake, I’m BEGGING! It runs on the same engine as the EDF games. Even just an HD remake would be more than enough for me because it lagged so much on the PS2, so a bit more power from the PS3 is all it needs. Incredibly underrated game.

Love EDF and RAD, by far the best games on PS2 right after Devil May Cry and Ratchet and Clank.

Oh YEAH baby!! I loooooooooove EDF and I cannot wait for this! Will definitly be preordering it! Also I second the person talking about Robot Alchemic Drive, that was the most amazing game on the PS2. Yes the voice acting was super cheesy but the remote control of massive robots was just flat out amazing. Still play the game to this day. If we can’t get a nother R.A.D. how about offering it as a PS2 classic on the PSN store??

Curious, will it have English voice acting? Hopefully both, to pacify everyone, but to me it is a big consideration.
Though I am really looking forward to the game, multiplayer is fun as hell on 2017, so I can probably expect the same here.